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Magic of Advent on the Rhine and Main (Nuremberg - Strasbourg) (10 destinations)

7 days
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From Nuremberg to Strasbourg
4.5
186 traveler reviews
  • Vibrant, festive Christmas market at night with large tree and colorful lights.
  • Lively evening scene at a Christmas market with lights and a crowd.
  • Charming canal lined with traditional houses and flowers at evening lighting.
  • Christmas market scene with a large decorated tree and gingerbread heart.
  • Crowded street with Christmas lights and a large illuminated cathedral.
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  • Night scene of a Christmas market with illuminated stalls and a large church.

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Lueftner Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
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  2. Day 2

    Nuremberg to Bamberg to Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bamberg walking tour
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  3. Day 3

    Würzburg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Würzburg morning city tour with Prince-Bishop's Residence
    • Franconian wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber excursion
    Landmarks
    Prince-Bishop's Residence
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  4. Day 4

    Wertheim and Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Wertheim walking tour with Miltenberg visit
    • Miltenberg walking tour with gingerbread
    Landmarks
    Wertheim
    Miltenberg
  5. Day 5

    Miltenberg to Frankfurt to Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Vibrant Frankfurt exploration
    • Mainz walking tour with Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Frankfurt
    Mainz
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  6. Day 6

    Mainz to Mannheim to Speyer

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Festive gala dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market excursion
    • Speyer walking tour with Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Mannheim
    Heidelberg Castle
    Speyer
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
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4.5
(186 reviews)

Number of tours

97

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Aurea
    The AMADEUS Aurea is not just a technical masterpiece but also a floating paradise for connoisseurs. Enjoy relaxing moments in 12 spacious… Read more
    Capacity
    158
    Built
    2026
    Guests
    Crew
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11,4m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    1,5m
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
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  • Lisa
    January 19th, 2026
    5.0
    LOved the ship and staff. Activity director seemed a bit overwhelmed at times but I guess that there was a lot of...
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  • KAREN
    December 12th, 2025
    5.0
    DEC 02 - 06 202 - AMADEUS NOVA - JAN, OVI, and TONY - EXCELLENT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS !!!! THE SHIP IS WITHOUT A FLAW...
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  • Mary
    December 10th, 2025
    5.0
    Staff really try to make it an enjoyable trip. Boat and excisions were fine. Food was good.

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